Eick began modifying his instruments early, converting his double bass to 5 strings in 1983 and extending both his acoustic and electric basses to 6 strings by 1991.
Born in 1964 in Eidsfoss, Norway, Eick is a renowned jazz musician from a musical family; he is the son of bassist Jürgen Eick and brother to trumpeter Mathias Eick. Download File Johannes Eick - Music for Solo Si...
He has been a staple of the Norwegian jazz scene, winning Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammys) in 1995 and 1997 with the Vigleik Storaas Trio. Album Details Eick began modifying his instruments early, converting his
Johannes Eick's album, , is a 15-track contemporary jazz release that explores the unique sonic range of a custom six-string acoustic double bass. Released on December 23, 2022, the project highlights Eick's technical mastery and his long-standing innovation with extended-range bass instruments. Artist Profile: Johannes Eick Album Details Johannes Eick's album, , is a